Remaking Tomorrow
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Featuring the leading thinkers, practitioners, and experts navigating the future of learning, Remaking Tomorrow podcast is powered by Remake Learning, a network of people and organizations that ignite engaging, relevant, and equitable learning practices in support of young people navigating rapid social and technological change.
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S5 Ep3: Monique Chism, Smithsonian Institution
Dr. Monique Chism, under secretary for education at Smithsonian Institution, joins us to talk about the research and resources the Smithsonian provides for educators across the globe.
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Sep 26, 2023
S5 E2: Deborah Farmer Kris, Parenthood 365
Deborah Farmer Kris, founder of Parenthood 365, joins us to talk about her sense of awe while writing about child development and how she discovers what works for raising her own children.
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Sep 19, 2023
S5 Ep1: David Schuler, AASA
David Schuler, executive director of AASA, The School Superintendents Association, joins us to talk about the work of Learning 2025 and how to move policy-makers and administrators to action on creating future-ready learning landscapes.
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Sep 12, 2023
Re-Release: Angela Duckworth, Character Lab
NEW EPISODE NEXT WEEK! Listen to a recap on our season 3 episode with Angela Duckworth, co-founder and chief scientist at Character Lab and author of "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perserverence".
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Jun 27, 2023
S4 Ep10: Dr. Dana Suskind, TMW Center for Early Learning and Public Health
Dr. Dana Suskind, professor of surgery at University of Chicago and co-director of the TMW Center for Early Learning and Public Health, joins us to talk about the importance of nurturing interactions on young children's lives and the intersection she's found between pediatric surgery and learning sciences.
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Jun 20, 2023
S4 Ep 9: Kira Orange Jones, Teach Plus
Kira Orange Jones, CEO of Teach Plus and representative in Louisiana’s Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE), joins us to talk about her part in rebuilding education systems in Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina and what is needed to remake learning landscapes around the US.
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Jun 13, 2023
S4 Ep8: Michelle Kang, NAEYC
Michelle Kang, chief executive officer of NAEYC, joins us to talk about the challenge of finding quality childcare and its impact on the economy as a whole.
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Jun 6, 2023
S4 Ep7: George the Poet, Spoken Word Artist, Author & Social Commentator
George the Poet, spoken word artist, author & social commentator, joins us to talk about his development as a person and how learners can also grow from their inherent uniqueness.
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May 2, 2023
S4 Ep6: Karen Garza, Battelle for Kids
Karen Garza, president and CEO of Battelle for Kids, joins us to talk about how Portrait of a Graduate can allow for active community members—teachers, parents, and learners—to effect change in their schools.
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Apr 25, 2023
S4 Ep5: Michael B. Horn, Author
Michael Horn, author and co-founder of the Clayton Christensen Institute, joins us to talk about the innovations in education systems necessary to develop interest, mastery, and fulfilling lives for all learners.
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Apr 18, 2023
S4 Ep4: Kelly Young, Education Reimagined
Kelly Young, founder and president of Education Reimagined, joins us to talk about the current state of learner-centered education in the US and the steps needed to bring it closer to a system-wide approach to learning.
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Mar 28, 2023
S4 Ep3: Arthur G. Affleck, III, Association of Children's Museums
Arthur G. Affleck, III, executive director of the Association of Children's Museums, joins us in-studio to talk about the role of children's museums in creating playful learning landscapes and his new book, CONVERSATIONS about Education, Careers, and Life.
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Mar 21, 2023
S4 Ep2: Deborah Delisle, Alliance for Excellent Education
Deborah Delisle, president and CEO of Alliance for Excellent Education (All4Ed), joins us to talk about the promising signs in education that are being supported by federal, state, and local policy.
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Mar 14, 2023
S4 Ep1: Ted Dintersmith, Filmmaker/Writer
Ted Dintersmith, filmmaker and writer, joins us to talk about his understanding of education through the lens of venture capitalism and how parents and educators can qualify the interests of learners.
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Jan 31, 2023
S3 Ep13: Jenny Anderson, Journalist/Author
Jenny Anderson, book author and journalist, joins us to reflect on takeaways from her writing career in financial and education.
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Jan 24, 2023
S3 Ep12: Suzanne Walsh, Bennett College
Suzanne Walsh, president of Bennett College, joins us to reflect on her years working in Pittsburgh philanthropy as an idea scout helping people to find shared values and growth together.
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Jan 17, 2023
S3 Ep11: Valerie Hannon, writer/activist
Valerie Hannon, activist and author of several books including "Thrive: The Purpose of School in a Changing World", joins us to question the ways in which education operates and inform better purposes and practices for our rapidly changing world.
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Jan 10, 2023
S3 Ep10: Linda Darling-Hammond, Learning Policy Institute
Dr. Linda Darling-Hammond, president and CEO of the Learning Policy Institute and professor emeritus at Stanford University, joins us to talk about her collaborative work bridging learning policy, research, and practice.
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Nov 15, 2022
S3 Ep9: DJ Vanas, Native Discovery, Inc.
DJ Vanas, a tribally-enrolled member of the Odawa Nation, former U.S. Air Force officer, author and speaker, joins us to talk about the warrior spirit and how its principles are accessible to all in learning and beyond.
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Nov 8, 2022
S3 Ep8: Ulcca Joshi Hansen, Grantmakers for Education
Ulcca Joshi Hansen, author and chief program officer of Grantmakers for Education, joins us to talk about the highlights of her personal observations of education across the world and best practices to apply in remaking learning landscapes.
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Nov 1, 2022
S3 Ep7: Michael H. Levine, Noggin
Michael H. Levine, senior vice-president of learning and impact at Noggin, joins us to talk about the learning app and where we are in today's educational media ecosystem.
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Oct 25, 2022
S3 Ep6: Karen Pittman, KP Catalysts
Karen Pittman, partner at KP Catalysts and former CEO of the Forum for Youth Investment, joins us to talk about her work in developing models for holistic relationships between educators, parents, and learners.
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Oct 18, 2022
S3 Ep5: Pamela Cantor, Turnaround for Children
Dr. Pamela Cantor, founder and senior science advisor of Turnaround for Children, joins us to talk about the impact of relationships and the measure of context in a learner's life to redesign places of learning.
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Oct 11, 2022
S3 Ep4: Todd Rose, Populace
Todd Rose, author, co-founder and president of Populace, joins us to talk about the effect of collective illusions on social and learning ecosystems.
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Oct 4, 2022
S3 Ep3: Emily Oster, Brown University
Emily Oster, author and professor of economics at Brown University, joins us to talk about how parents and educators can better use data for the benefit of children and learners.
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Sep 27, 2022
S3 Ep2: Angela Duckworth, Character Lab
Angela Duckworth, co-founder and chief scientist at Character Lab and author of "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perserverence", joins us to talk about the concept of grit and its applications in education, parenting, and life.
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Sep 20, 2022
S3 Ep1: Valerie Kinloch, University of Pittsburgh
Valerie Kinloch, the Renée and Richard Goldman dean of the University of Pittsburgh School of Education, joins us to talk about the importance of supporting and equipping educators to do their best work with each learner.
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Sep 6, 2022
S2 Ep17: Shadille Estepan, Born This Way Foundation
Shadille Estepan, Communications and Creative Manager of Born This Way Foundation, joins us for a special episode focusing on the effects of practicing kindness during the #BEKIND21 campaign.
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Jun 9, 2022
S2 Ep16: Youth Takeover - Jasmine, Emanuel, Vaughn & Cameron (Pittsburgh Westinghouse)
In this special youth takeover episode, produced in collaboration with KnowledgeWorks, Westinghouse freshmen Jasmine Pierre, Vaughn Allie, Emanuel Askew and Cameron Mitchell discuss their views on personalized and equitable learning.
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Jun 2, 2022
S2 Ep15: Youth Takeover - Leonard (Bishop Canevin) and Gordon (Central Catholic)
In this special youth takeover episode, produced in collaboration with KnowledgeWorks, Oakland Catholic Junior Tian LeGrande welcomes Leonard Aiken (Bishop Canevin sophomore) and Gordan Missouri (Central Catholic sophomore) to discuss their views on personalized and equitable learning.
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May 26, 2022
S2 Ep14: Youth Takeover - Lee (City Charter), Jhordan (Propel Schools), and Michael (Pittsburgh Perry)
In this special youth takeover episode, produced in collaboration with KnowledgeWorks, Pittsburgh Allderdice and UPrep junior Ethan LeCuyer welcomes Lee Butler (City Charter grad), Jhordan Price (Propel Schools grad), and Michael Mitchell (Pittsburgh Perry junior) to discuss their views on personalized and equitable learning.
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May 19, 2022
S2 Ep13: Youth Takeover - Rishi and Daniel (Winchester Thurston)
In this special youth takeover episode, produced in collaboration with KnowledgeWorks, North Allegheny High School junior Brendan White and Pittsburgh CAPA sophomore Henry Bard welcome Rishi Mukherjee and Daniel Kochupura (juniors at Winchester Thurston) to discuss their views on personalized and equitable learning.
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May 12, 2022
S2 Ep12: Youth Takeover - Mohammad Shedeed (South Fayette)
In this special youth takeover episode, produced in collaboration with KnowledgeWorks, Penn Trafford junior Delena Steimer and Pittsburgh CAPA sophomore Henry Bard welcome Mohammad Shedeed (South Fayette) to discuss his views on personalized and equitable learning.
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May 5, 2022
S2 Ep11: Youth Takeover - Aura (Fox Chapel), Roma and Alex (Westinghouse Arts Academy)
In this special youth takeover episode, produced in collaboration with KnowledgeWorks, Penn Trafford junior Delena Steimer and Pittsburgh CAPA sophomore Henry Bard welcome Aura (Fox Chapel), Roma and Alex (Westinghouse Arts Academy) to discuss their views on personalized and equitable learning.
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May 3, 2022
S2 Ep10: Lysa Ratliff, Kaboom
Lysa Ratliff, CEO of Kaboom!, joins us to talk about the issue of playspace inequity in the US and the importance of play for kids and adults alike.
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Apr 26, 2022
S2 Ep9: Devin Vodicka & Katie Martin, Learner-Centered Collaborative
Devin Vodicka, chief executive officer, and Katie Martin, chief impact officer at Learner-Centered Collaborative, join us to talk about the impact of redesigning education systems to be centered on the learner, their interests, and needs.
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Apr 19, 2022
S2 Ep8: Dorie Taylor & Yu-Ling Cheng, Remake Learning Days Across America
Dorie Taylor and Yu-Ling Cheng, producer and co-producer of Remake Learning Days Across America, join us to talk about the development of Remake Learning Days and the importance of learning by sampling from resources in one's own community.
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Apr 12, 2022
S2 Ep7: Talia Milgrom-Elcott, 100Kin10
Talia Milgrom-Elcott, founder and executive director of 100Kin10, joins us to talk about the success of adding 100,000 excellent STEM teachers to classrooms across the US over the past decade and her organization's next moonshot goal.
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Apr 5, 2022
S2 Ep6: Bill Daggett, AASA Learning 2025 National Commission
Dr. Bill Daggett, founder of the Successful Practices Network and the International Center for Leadership in Education joins us to talk about the changes needed to bring education into the 21st century as outlined by the AASA Learning 2025 National Commission of which Dr. Daggett is co-chair.
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Mar 29, 2022
S2 Ep5: Anna Blake and Melissa Unger, Educators
Anna V. Blake and Melissa Unger, educators at Elizabeth Forward School District and South Fayette School District respectively, join us to talk about the youtube channel and book they've developed and written to aid young learners discover STEAM topics using simple and low-tech resources.
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Mar 22, 2022
S2 Ep4: Ellen Galinsky, Researcher/Writer
Ellen Galinsky, co-founder and president of the Families and Work Institute, chief science officer at the Bezos Family Foundation, and executive director of Mind in the Making joins us to talk about how families and young people are affected by changes in work and education systems.
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Mar 15, 2022
S2 Ep3: Melissa Butler, Author/Educator
Melissa Butler, author and educator, joins us to talk about how noticing the small and simple things can change the way young learners (and adults) interact in educational spaces as seen in Melissa's book, in a button.
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Mar 8, 2022
S2 Ep2: Bill Strickland, Manchester Bidwell Corporation
Bill Strickland, founder and executive chair of Manchester Bidwell Corporation, joins us to talk about his journey to support learners by manufacturing places of hope.
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Mar 1, 2022
S2 Ep1: Annie Murphy Paul, Science Writer/Author
Annie Murphy Paul, science writer and author, joins us to talk about the brain and how educators can help guide their learners through the process of thinking using their environments, social connections, and bodies as written about in "The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain".
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Nov 16, 2021
S1 Ep26: Rebecca Winthrop, The Brookings Institution
Rebecca Winthrop, senior fellow and co-director of the Center for Universal Education at The Brookings Institution, joins us to talk about the values families and educators have for their learners and how practices of family engagement have changed in recent years across the world.
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Nov 9, 2021
S1 Ep25: Thomas C. Murray, Future Ready Schools
Thomas Murray, director of innovation for Future Ready Schools, joins us to talk about the elements that make education systems ready to innovate in holistic ways.
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Nov 2, 2021
S1 Ep24: Karen Mapp, Harvard Graduate School of Education
Karen Mapp, senior lecturer on education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and faculty director of the Education Policy and Management Master's Program, joins us to talk about her research and observations on the importance of family and community engagement in school systems.
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Oct 26, 2021
S1 Ep23: Temple Lovelace, Assessment for Good
Temple Lovelace, founder and director of Assessment for Good, joins us to talk about the foundations of Assessment for Good and how educators can utilize asset-based and culturally affirming assessment.
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Oct 19, 2021
S1 Ep 22: Kim Smith, League of Innovative Schools
Kimberly Smith, executive director of the League of Innovative Schools, joins us to talk about what innovation looks like among League members and how those innovations are put into policy and practice.
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Oct 12, 2021
S1 Ep21: Mort Sherman & Valerie Truesdale
Mort Sherman, associate executive director of Leadership Network at AASA, The School Superintendents Association, and Valerie Truesdale, assistant executive director of Leadership Network, join us to reflect on the past few years in education and talk about Learning 2025: National Commission on Student-Centered, Equity-Focused Education.
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Oct 5, 2021
S1 Ep20: David Miyashiro, Cajon Valley Union School District
David Miyashiro, superintendent of Cajon Valley Union School District, joins us to talk about the importance of building relationships between the School District and surrounding communities in El Cajon.
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Sep 28, 2021
S1 Ep19: Sana Jafri & Michael Stone
Sana Jafri, executive director of the Chicago Learning Exchange, and Michael Stone, vice-president of innovative learning at the Public Education Foundation join us to talk about the ways learning is being remade in their respective regions of Chicago and Chattanooga.
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Sep 21, 2021
S1 Ep18: Lasse Leponiemi, HundrED
Lasse Leponiemi, executive director and co-founder of HundrED joins us to talk about today's challenges and innovations in education that are changing the future of learning.
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Sep 14, 2021
S1 Ep17: Dana Winters, The Fred Rogers Center
Dana Winters, executive director of The Fred Rogers Center, joins us to talk about the work of the Center and what it means to carry on Fred Rogers' legacy.
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Sep 7, 2021
S1 Ep16: Youth Takeover – Virtual and In-Person Learning
In this special youth takeover episode, produced in collaboration with KnowledgeWorks, Sean (Pittsburgh Westinghouse) and Jules (Pittsburgh Allderdice) welcome Morgan (Oakland Catholic) and Lance (Fox Chapel Area High School) to talk about their experiences with virtual learning and how it should be included in the future of education.
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Aug 31, 2021
S1 Ep15: Youth Takeover – Important Topics for School Curricula
In this special youth takeover episode, produced in collaboration with KnowledgeWorks, Sean (Pittsburgh Westinghouse) and Jules (Pittsburgh Allderdice) welcome Angelina (Carlow Campus School) and Gabe (Shaler Area High School) to talk about engaging and relevant topics they've experienced in and out of school.
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Aug 24, 2021
S1 Ep14: Youth Takeover – Peer to Peer Learning
In this special youth takeover episode, produced in collaboration with KnowledgeWorks, Propel Montour seniors Christine and DeAndre welcome Camille (David E. Williams), Dev (Shadyside Academy) and Ezra (Pittsburgh Sci-Tech) to discuss the value of peer-to-peer learning.
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Aug 17, 2021
S1 Ep13: Youth Takeover – Learning in Safe Spaces
In this special youth takeover episode, produced in collaboration with KnowledgeWorks, Propel Montour seniors Christine and DeAndre welcome Jennifer (Pittsburgh Allderdice) and Darren (David E. Williams) to discuss the characteristics and impact of safe learning spaces.
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Aug 10, 2021
S1 Ep12: Youth Takeover – Learning Methods and Teaching Styles
In this special youth takeover episode, produced in collaboration with KnowledgeWorks, high school seniors Ahmonti (Highlands High School) and Zander (Riverview Jr. Sr. High School) welcome Corrin (Avonworth High School) and Sam (Upper St. Clair High School) to discuss the learning methods and teaching styles most effective for young people.
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Aug 3, 2021
S1 Ep11: Youth Takeover – Effective Educators of the Future
In this special youth takeover episode, produced in collaboration with KnowledgeWorks, high school seniors Ahmonti (Highlands High School) and Zander (Riverview Jr. Sr. High School) welcome Caliel (Highlands High School) and Molly (City of Bridges) to discuss expectations young people have for educators and the best ways educators can support learners.
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May 25, 2021
S1 Ep10: Helen Hadani, The Brookings Institution
Helen Hadani, fellow at The Brookings Institution, joins us to talk about the impact of Playful Learning Landscapes in childhood development, urban design, and other disciplines.
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May 18, 2021
S1 Ep9: Roberta Schomburg & Paul Siefken
Roberta Schomburg, executive director of the Fred Rogers Center, and Paul Siefken, president and CEO of Fred Rogers Productions, join us to talk about how Fred's legacy is seen today and how it continues to be elemental in their work.
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May 11, 2021
S1 Ep8: Ralph Smith, The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
Ralph Smith, managing director for The Campaign for Grade Level Reading, joins us to talk about the importance of grade-level reading proficiency in 3rd grade for the academic success of learners graduating from high school.
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May 4, 2021
S1 Ep7: Carlos Moreno, Big Picture Learning
Carlos Moreno, co-executive director of Big Picture Learning, joins us to talk about what it takes to build a student-centered school.
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Apr 27, 2021
S1 Ep6: Heather Weiss, Global Family Research Project
Heather Weiss, founder and director of the Global Family Research Project, joins us to talk about family engagement and give examples of its impact.
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Apr 20, 2021
S1 Ep5: Bibb Hubbard, Learning Heroes
Bibb Hubbard, founder of Learning Heroes, joins us to talk about the tools and practices that families can use to help their learners achieve academic and developmental success.
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Apr 13, 2021
S1 Ep4: Patti Miller, Too Small to Fail
Patti Miller joins us to talk about language-rich parenting practices she directs through Too Small to Fail, an initiative of the Clinton Foundation.
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Apr 6, 2021
S1 Ep3: Mimi Ito, Connected Learning Lab
Mimi Ito joins us to talk about her findings in the Digital Youth Project of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Digital Media and Learning Initiative at the University of California, Irvine and how they have informed the Connected Learning Alliance and helped her establish Connected Camps.
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Mar 30, 2021
S1 Ep2: Tom Vander Ark, Getting Smart
Tom Vander Ark, CEO of Getting Smart, joins us to talk about his findings from visiting learning institutions across the U.S.
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Mar 23, 2021
S1 Ep1: Kaya Henderson, Reconstruction
Kaya Henderson joins us to talk about her history in public schools and the impact of her new organization, Reconstruction.
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